| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $198.40 | 5.216% | $208.7485 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.84 | 6.503% | $164.9092 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 12.299% | $164.372 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.35 | 11.226% | $5.9506 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.30 | 9.834% | $238.6693 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.85 | 11.106% | $54.2753 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.62 | 3.652% | $12.0444 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.73 | $848.9693 | $848.97 | $848.95 | $849.00 | |